Dental Assistant: Red Onion State Prison

Dental Assistant: Red Onion State Prison - #00546

Job no: 5102421

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Wise, Virginia

Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Dental Assistant: Red Onion State Prison - #00546

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $35,791 - $52,770

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Red Onion State Prison

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Under the direction of a Dentist, Dental Assistants will assist in the dental and related work of a dental office; protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; and other related work as assigned

Will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the base facility of employment

Must be willing to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites

Assists the Dentist in providing dental care and dental education to patients

Adheres to DOC regulations for security, tool control, and safety

Complies with OSHA regulations and CDC and American Dental Association recommendations for infection control

Prioritizes workload and schedules patients

Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment, and accessories

Sterilizes and cares for dental instruments; keep a sufficient amount of dental supplies available

Keeps dental records of patients; assists dentist at the chair; keeps the dental office and equipment neat, clean, and sanitary

Takes and develops dental x-rays; performs dental laboratory functions; instructs patients in proper practices of preventive dental care.

Minimum Qualifications

Academic training/experience as a dental assistant.

Ability to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.


Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and schedule patients.

Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of dental terminology.

Experience in four handed dentistry.

Additional Considerations

Certification as a Dental Assistant by Dental Assisting National Board.

Radiation Health and Safety Certification.

Proficient computer skills.

Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).


Ability to properly monitoring patient vital signs.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:


Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.


Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.


Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.


Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.


VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Alexandra Helfrecht

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 25 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:


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